FS Group announces themed Christmas trains from Rome to Munich and Arezzo

The FS Group is reintroducing themed historical train journeys for the 2026 Christmas season, connecting Rome to various holiday destinations.

The Espresso Monaco will provide a direct link from Rome to the Christmas markets in Munich, Germany. The route includes intermediate stops in Verona, Trento, Bolzano, Bressanone, Fortezza, Vipiteno, Colle Isarco, Brennero, Innsbruck, and Kufstein. The Munich markets at Marienplatz are scheduled to run from November 20 to December 24. The train is expected to depart on the first two Fridays of December, offering a thematic experience with holiday decorations and entertainment on board.

Additionally, the Espresso Natale will reactivate the Rome Termini to Arezzo route. This service will run on five Sundays between November 29 and December 27, 2026. The journey allows travelers to visit the eleventh edition of Arezzo's Christmas markets, which will feature a Tyrolean Village in Piazza Grande with products from Tyrol, Austria, and Germany. The train includes a restaurant car and scheduled departures from Rome at 08:15, returning from Arezzo at 17:45.